Jo Malone 7 Candle For Unisex

I use this in my living room or bathroom. This is scent that lends itself to Autumn and Winter months and works particularly well in evenings or late afternoons due to the patchouli base note giving it its spicy yet sweet scent. The fragrance is powerful without being overpowering and the throw is impressive enough that I smell the candle upstairs. I can at times still smell the fragrance in the morning if I have burned this late in the evening. I have found, however, that burning this for more than 3 hours can make the candle smell a little smoky and I have also found that it can make me sneeze and I feel a little bunged up as if I am reacting to something in the fragrance. I have this on every occasion when I burn this candle but not when I burn candles from another (French) luxury brand. Packaging is impressive (thickness of cardboard box and gift card and feel of the grosgrain ribbon) but not gaudy so makes a lovely gift on the personal or corporate side. I would say that on one occasion my sample was not in the order which was a little frustrating but it's complimentary so seems indulgent to complain. A star removed simply because I do react to this candle and because of the way it can smell a little smoky after a while.

I bought this candle as a gift but from a different store than usual. I have bought numerous candles before and have always received them in a box with the matches. On this occasion I just got it given to me in a small gift bag. I also asked for engraving but was told I would have to take it to a jewellers nearby.